Metagenome analyses of corroded concrete wastewater pipe biofilms reveal a complex microbial system

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Concrete corrosion of wastewater collection systems is a significant cause of deterioration and premature collapse. Failure to adequately address the deteriorating infrastructure networks threatens our environment, public health, and...

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Main Authors: Gomez-Alvarez Vicente, Revetta Randy P, Domingo Jorge W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/122